Big Bluestem 'BISON' (Andropogon gerardii)
Big Bluestem is a 4-10’ tall native perennial warm season clump grass. A principal grass of the Tall Grass Prairies preferring medium to moist soils and full sun sites. “Bison” Cultivar plant material is from North Dakota and is developed to be adapted to northern
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Big Bluestem 'BISON' (Andropogon gerardii) |
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Bloom Season | Warm Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FAC;FACU |
pH | Neutral |
pH Values | 6.0/7.5 |
Average height | 6+ ft |
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RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | 8-12 |
Seeds Per Lb. | 144000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 9000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 600 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Deer Resistant;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Wildlife Nesting;Quality Forage;Biomass; |